OVER 65 ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM METRO COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 ENDORSES DEMOCRAT JIM KING FOR MAYOR

April 13, 2010

In an unprecedented move in the Louisville Mayor’s race, over 65 locally elected officials and community leaders from Metro Council District 10 have endorsed Democrat Jim King for Mayor of Louisville. District 10 is Councilman King’s home district where he has served as Metro Councilman for over five years.

“We are the people who know Jim best. We know his work ethic, strong Democratic values, and his commitment to helping people,” said Liz Martin, a leader and resident of Councilman Kings 10th District. Endorsements included are from former Alderman of the 4th Ward and Councilman from the 10th District, Cyril Allgeier and his wife, Mary, former Alderman from the 5th Ward and Board of Alderman President Steve Magre, and unofficial “Mayor” of Schnitzelburg George Hauck. Additionally, Mayor of Audubon Park, Mike Scalise, Mayor of the City of Watterson Park, Norm Liebert and Mayor of West Buechel, Sharon Fowler have all endorsed King’s candidacy for Mayor of Louisville.

“Working as a partner with the District 10 community has been one of my greatest personal and professional achievements,” commented Councilman King. “To know that citizens and leaders are able work together to build bridges for positive, neighborhood-based enhancement is monumental to me. It is one of the main reasons why I made the choice to be a public servant.”

Councilman Jim King was the first Metro Council member to choose to have his constituent’s comment on his job performance as an elected official. In 2009, the Metro District 10 office conducted a constituent satisfaction survey modeled after a similar, successful effort in Arlington, VA. This groundbreaking effort in Louisville allowed for constituents to give feedback during the elected term of Councilman King. When asked what their quality of life was in District 10 under King’s leadership, over 80% said it was excellent or good.

“I couldn’t think of a better person than Jim King to take the reigns of District 10 in 2004 and I can’t think of a better person to be our next Mayor,” said former Councilman from the 10th District and Alderman in the 4th Ward, Cyril Allgeier. “I’m so proud of his work in our neighborhoods, and as a Democrat, Jim has led the efforts to unify our party.”

Former 5th Ward Alderman and President of the Board of Alderman, Steve Magre said, “Jim is a friend, ally and advocate for a better quality of life in our neighborhoods. As a CPA and leader on the Metro Council, Jim has shown he has abilities to be both accountable and provide the type of government that is open to all in our community.”

The list of people from District 10 endorsing Democrat Jim King for Mayor includes:

Helen Arnold	Councilmember, City of Watterson Park
Thomas Howard	Councilmember, City of West Buechel
Todd Jackson	Community Activist, Audubon Park
Barbara Kalkhof	Community Activist and former Metro Parks Adminstrator
Ed Hulsman	President, All Wool and A Yard Wide Democrat Club
Dave Clark	Democratic Activist
Corky Lambert	Small Business Owner, Camp Taylor neighborhood
Mike Raddish	Small Business Owner, Camp Taylor neighborhood
Ruth Gerlach	Grotto Grannie, St. Joseph's neighborhood
Joe Welsh	Councilmember, City of Watterson Park
Linda Mayer	President, East Side Neighborhood Association
Robbie Gibson	Small Business Owner, Audubon Park
Lyle Janes	Commissioner, City of Parkway Village
Mary Ann Liebert	Councilmember, City of Watterson Park
Lillian Wild	Councilmember, City of Watterson Park
David Guy	Community Activist
Sharon Fowler	Mayor, City of West Buechel
Loy Crawford	Councilmember, City of West Buechel
Rose Shouse	Councilmember, City of West Buechel
Rob Holtzmann	35th Legislative District Chairman
Liz Martin	President, Belmar Neighborhood Association
Monte Martin	Physician and Community Activist
Phil Kavanaugh	President, Camp Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association
Steve Magre	Former 5th Ward Alderman and President, Board of Alderman
Judy Magre	President, German-Paristown Neighborhood Association
Mary Allgeier	President, Democratic Women's Club of Jefferson County
Cyril Allgeier	Former 4th Ward Alderman and 10th District Councilman
Gary Allen	President, Schnitzelburg Area Community Council
Donna Ising	President, Bashford Manor Area Association
Anne Howard	Vice-President, Bashford Manor Area Association
Ken Allgeier	Community Activist
Linda Chesser	Councilmember, City of Watterson Park
Greg Reddington	Former Senior Assistant to Mayor of Louisville
Ramon Collins	President, Petersburg Estates Homeowners Association
Janice Collins	Community Activist
Rudy Jones	Vice-President, Petersburg Estates Homeowners Association
Dawn Klemm	Democratic Activist
Gail Linville	President, St. Joseph's Area Association
Steve Miller	Former Councilmember, City of Audubon Park
Pat Petrosky	President, Audubon Neighborhood Association
Russ Riedling	Community Activist
Marlene Welsh	Councilmember, City of Watterson Park
Mike Scalise	Mayor, City of Audubon Park
Norm Liebert	Mayor, City of Watterson Park
George Hauck	Unofficial "Mayor" of Schnitzelburg
Ben Snyder	Vice President, Schnitzelburg Area Community Council
Jerry Snyder	Community Activist
Ken Kapp	CPA and Community Activist
Donny Brown	Executive Board Member, AFSCME 2629
Peggy Klein	President, George Rogers Clark Neighborhood Association
Gene Klein	Community Activist and world record holder of longest "Dainty" hit
Ed Martin	Democratic Activist
Fran Dumbaugh	Community Activist
Priscilla Steedly	Community Activist
Winnie Spitza	Community Activist
Ken Machtolff	Vice President, East Side Neighborhood Association
Dorn Crawford	Former Councilmember, City of Audubon Park
Earl Wallace	Area Leader, Camp Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association
Phil Meuller	Area Leader, Camp Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association
Carl Mittelson	Board Member, Schnitzelburg Area Community Council
Ed Heun	Community Activist
Judy Heun	Community Activist
Tim Cain	Small Business Owner, Schnitzelburg neighborhood
John Murrow	Small Business Owner, Schnitzelburg neighborhood
Paul Senn	Community Activist
Betty Straub	Community Activist

*Any endorsement by a current Louisville Jefferson County Democratic Party (LJCDP) official is a reflection of his/her personal view and not as a LJCDP official.

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